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How stupid do you have to be to fall out of a top floor window? Or was Stolly up on cloud nine even then? Stolly's always been so alive, so inspiring, hiding nothing. But now, he's lying in hospital while his mate Ian is watching, waiting and remembering.
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We have accepted and applauded her ability to deal with divorce, sexism, death, abuse, ageism and neglect with penetrating perception and great humour. Now she delves even deeper and reaches into the insecurities of adoption and the psychology of [potential] suicide with a deftness and gentleness that are breathtaking.
As the mother of three adopted children, I, like Sue, Ian's adoptive Mother, wept, at the question "How often are you going to find a diamond among the dustbins?".[p.131] I found three - and shall give each of these exceptional adults a copy of Anne Fine's new novel.
As teachers, how often do we come across pupils who are seemingly 'too clever for their own good'? How often do we allow them the opportunity 'to spread [their] huge wide glowing wings' and share 'what you truly are inside'. [p.89/90]?
Stol [his own acronym and palindrome that invites completion...] is someone who will live in our lives along with Skellig and Lyra: characters who convince us that ordinary human beings have the capacity to become quite extraordinary.
Another amazing, life-enhancing book that should be on every available shelf-space.
This is a touching and funny book that left me stunned by Stolly and Ian's mad life and mad parents. As it tackles several important teenage issues, I recommend parents and kids both read the book. You'll be comtemplating the Meaning of Life one minute and laughing your head off the next.
In my opinion this book has an important message. It tells you that the things you decide to do have consequences, not only for you, but for all the people concerned for you. I recommend this book to everyone. It might teach you a lesson and change your life.
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